Harris County Public Health Services is accepting $497,259 in renewal grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the FY 2027 Cities Readiness Initiative Program, with a required county match of $49,726, and extending three positions to June 30, 2027.
What it means for you
Three county employees working on emergency public health readiness will keep their positions through June 2027, supported by this grant.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Absent
4–0, per the official record.